News

Library Service Review Update

Tracey

In 2016, a Library Services Review was conducted by the St. Clement’s Group which provided recommendations to transform our County libraries to reflect the changing needs and expectations of the community. At the October 12, 2016 County Council Working Session, Council received the Library Services Review report and adopted the recommendations in principle.

County Council to hold in-person Meeting

Tracey

On Wednesday, April 27, 2022, Lennox and Addington County Council will hold their first in-person meeting since March 2020.  The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 pm at the County Court House, 97 Thomas St. E, Napanee, ON.  All are welcome to attend.

Expression of Interest - Homelessness Prevention Program (HPP)

Beth

Prince Edward-Lennox & Addington Social Services (PELASS), as the Consolidated Municipal Services Manager (CMSM) for the Counties of Prince Edward and Lennox & Addington, is accepting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from qualified and experienced organizations that are seeking financial assistance for programs and services that aim to prevent, address and reduce homelessness within the Counties of Prince Edward and Lennox & Addington. 

Survey on Social Assistance Change and Renewal

Tracey

Are you presently receiving assistance from Ontario Works (OW)?  Are you a community partner or local service provider that engages with and supports individuals receiving OW or ODSP?  Have you heard about some planned changes related to a “renewal” of social assistance in Ontario?

County Council tours Warming Shelter

Tracey

March 17, 2022 – Members of Lennox and Addington County Council had the opportunity to tour the Warming Centre at Morningstar Mission in Greater Napanee today.  The Warming Centre is open from 8:30 pm to 7:30 am, seven nights a week and acts as a safe place for those who need shelter to get out of the cold, access washrooms and enjoy light refreshments.   The Centre is located at 58 Water Street West, Napanee.

Request for Tenders - Construction of Two 4-plex Buildings

Tracey

The Prince Edward - Lennox & Addington Housing Corporation is seeking bids from qualified contractors for the construction of two (2) 4-plex buildings located in Tamworth, ON.

Electronic Bid Submissions shall be received only by the bidding system, no later than: 2:00:00 pm local time, Thursday, March 31, 2022

Emergency Childcare Applications Closed

Tracey

On January 12, 2022,  the Ontario Government announced that students will return to in-person learning on Monday January 17, 2022. 

PELASS is no longer accepting applications for Emergency School Age Childcare.    

Ric Bresee Sworn in as Lennox and Addington County Warden for 2022

Tracey

December 9, 2021 – Lennox and Addington County Council wishes to announce that Ric Bresee, Mayor of Loyalist Township, was acclaimed as County Warden for the year 2022.  Nominations for the position took place at the November 24th meeting, with Warden Bresee taking the oath of office at Council’s Inaugural Meeting held virtually on December 8, 2021. Ric Bresee also served as County Warden for the year 2021.

Reduced Load Restrictions (5 tonnes per axle) on County Roads

Beth

In accordance with the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.H.8, s.122 and County of Lennox and Addington By-law, as amended, a reduced load restriction will be in effect on certain County Roads as posted during the period of:
 

County Council Meeting

Tracey

The next meeting of Lennox and Addington County Council will be held in-person on Wednesday, November 9th at the County Court House.

The agenda is available on the County website: https://lennoxandaddington.civicweb.net/.../MeetingInform...